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Nvidia CEO under scrutiny over affair with alleged Chinese spy

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has acknowledged an affair with a woman who, according to US officials, worked for Chinese intelligence, France 24 reported; Beijing denied that claim. According to CNBC, the case comes as the company was already set to face heightened scrutiny from newly empowered Democrats.

Why it matters

The allegations, which Beijing denies, could add to political and regulatory pressure on one of the most valuable technology companies.

Sources

  1. CNBC: Nvidia's CEO turmoil gives newly empowered Democrats fresh ammunition in pursuit of oversight
  2. France 24: AI, affair and espionage: Why is Nvidia's chief Jensen Huang under scrutiny?

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